YEARLY HIGH
467.4715 KRW
YEARLY LOW
436.7133 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
451.2048 KRW

2014 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 467.4715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 436.7133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7582 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 457.3349 to the December average rate of 459.8304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 467.4715 was down 6.75% compared to the 2013 peak of 501.2972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,337,358 KRW
2013 Average 2,366,961 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,183,567 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,790.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

463.0250
439.5780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 453.5923, compared to 448.8172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 453.5923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 448.8172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 20.3210 KRW (High: 465.6242 / Low: 445.3031). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9950 KRW (High: 445.3945 / Low: 439.3994).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.3210
June Spread (Stable) ±5.9950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.1463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 459.8304) against the same month in 2013 (average: 454.6773), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1531 (+1.13%).

2014 Avg (December) 459.8304
2013 Avg (December) 454.6773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 462.3002 452.4990 457.3349
February 462.6864 454.4034 458.4529
March 466.7791 456.5063 461.0711
April 460.7846 449.1062 453.9248
May 452.1557 440.7294 448.0905
June 445.3945 439.3994 442.6797
July 451.7700 439.4922 444.7822
August 449.5362 436.9777 443.3933
September 445.0850 436.7133 441.5319
October 449.3469 440.7051 446.2841
November 465.6242 445.3031 457.0812
December 467.4715 453.4752 459.8304